Period Pain is Effectively Relieved with Acupuncture

Most if not all women experience period cramps at one point or another. This pain can either be mild enough that it doesn’t impact everyday activities or debilitating. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, period pain is seen to be the result of cold, blood deficiency, blood stasis, dampness, or stagnated qi during menstruation which lead to symptoms of abdomen pain, headache, bloating, nausea, irritation, and moodiness. TCM has been found to be effective in relieving period cramps and through the study of TCM here are some tips practitioners may provide to you to manage your pain.

Diet

Avoid cold and raw foods as they are overly yin in nature which slows the circulation of blood in the uterus. These act as obstructions to circulation which then act as a source of period pain. Instead, opt towards consuming warm and cooked food and beverages.

Specific Food

Specific foods such as grains, cereals, tubers are found to enhance the body’s production of blood and qi which assists in easing period related symptoms.

  • Peaches: warm in nature and promote blood circulation and energy
  • Peach seed tea: promotes menstrual flow
  • Ginger: known to warm the body and dispel dampness. Moreover, it assists in enhancing your immune system and can help ease symptoms of period flu where your immune system functioning decreases as a result of lower estrogen levels and you experience flu-like symptoms.
  • Ginger tea with brown sugar: helps warm the tummy and enhance circulation and tonify your energy.

Keep your Belly and Feet Warm

Prevents cold and yin energy from entering your stomach and spleen as well as assists in blood circulation. Make sure you wear enough layers, warm socks, have warm blankets for cold nights and a hot water bottle.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture helps blood flow and enhance circulation in the uterus, also calms your nerve system which can relax your muscular contractions.  Research shows acupuncture has a good result of treating period pain. In addition to acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine can help you to treat the root of the period pain. e.g. if the period pain is caused by coldness, TCM uses warming herbs to expel the coldness.

If you would like to discuss how acupuncture and herbal medicine can help you improve your period pain, get in touch with our team at Aster Chinese Medicine today on 0458 186 888